The two-way effect of slabs for the reinforcement of old wooden floors sizing of elements

Abstract

One of the advantages of the instrumentation that is currently available to us is its ability to quite accurately predict the behavior of the buildings we design. For new works, any predictive analysis can be made with knowledge of its materials and its context (climatic, social, economic, etc.). However, for an old work, if it is intended to keep the old building systems, the current tools, though sophisticated, are useless. Also, the materials are generally known only in part for various reasons, so that, ultimately, the decisions taken by the architects do not usually take into account the potential of the old materials. The case of preserving old wooden floors has been studied for years by hundreds of authors. These studies have been very much directed to obtaining the mechanical properties of the floors. However, when studies are sought that delve into obtaining real repair-restoration-rehabilitation solutions, material of immediate practical application is hard to find.